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Parliament panel to meet social media platforms over online safety, privacy
Parliament panel summons social media platforms at 4 pm
NEW DELHI: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology will meet representatives of major social media platforms, including Meta, X, Snapc Read More
Bankipur BY-Election Result 2026: Key Contests in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat Under Focus
The spotlight is on three crucial Assembly bypolls as counting of votes begins for constituencies in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. Read More
Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Today: Congress Finalises 20 Ministers After Kharge-Rahul Meet
The long-awaited expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet is scheduled to take place on Monday after the Congress leadership finalised the list of ministers. Read More
Breaking News: Pappu Yadav Attack Sparks Fiery TV Clash Over Sanatan, Security and Free Expression
A televised political debate intensified following the alleged attack on MP Pappu Yadav, shifting the focus from the security incident to a broader ideological confrontation over Sanatan traditions, political symbolism, and democratic freedoms. Read More
Breaking News: Pappu Yadav Alleges Knife Attack During Press Meet as Chaos Erupts, Suspect Detained
A dramatic confrontation unfolded during a press conference held by Indian MP Pappu Yadav, where he alleged that an unidentified man entered the premises with the intent to attack him using a knife. Read More
Jennifer Lopez recreates Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’ music video in Venice
Jennifer Lopez recreates ‘Like a Virgin’ in Venice. (Image Credits: Instagram)
Jennifer Lopez honoured the Queen of Pop in her new video from Venice, channelling her inner Madonna. Read More
Farhan Akhtar opts out of ‘Lalkaara’; Sidhant comes on board for Aamir’s sports drama
Farhan Akhtar opts out of ‘Lalkaara’; Sidhant Gupta comes on board for Aamir Khan’s sports drama – Reports
A major casting update has emerged from ‘Lalkaara’, the upcoming sports drama that reunite Read More
Ramayana: Ramlila Body demands special screening before release
Shri Ramlila Mahasangh has demanded a special pre-release screening of Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’, calling his portrayal of Lord Ram “weak” and flagging Lanka’s depiction as concerning. Read More
Who is Jason Sanjay?
Picture Credit: X
Young and upcoming filmmaker Jason Sanjay who is the son of superstar and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Vijay is gearing up for the release of his directorial debut. Read More
Salman Khan reveals 16 KG weight-loss for next film- WATCH
Bollywood superstar, Salman Khan, whose noticeably leaner appearance has been making the headlines and has been subject of discussion on social media in recent weeks, has now revealed just how much weight he has shed while preparing fo Read More
India Manufacturing PMI Slips To 53.5 In July, But Export Demand Keeps Factories Growing
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India’s manufacturing expanded in July, driven by strong export demand.
Supply chains eased, increasing production and finished goods inventories. Read More
Could Petrol And Diesel Prices Stay Stable? OPEC+’s Latest Decision Offers A Clue
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OPEC+ raised output for September, completing 2023 voluntary cuts.
India expects lower import costs, easing pressure on its economy. Read More
RBI MPC Starts Today: Will The Central Bank Hold Repo Rate At 5.25%?
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India’s economy resilient; industry expects stable rates for growth. Read More
Share Markets Pin Hopes On US-Iran Dialogue, Sensex About 550 Points Up, Nifty Over 24,550
Indian equity benchmarks opened the week on a strong note on Monday, supported by easing crude oil prices and optimism surrounding fresh diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran. Read More
Stock Market Timings Change From August 3: Here’s What Investors Need To Know
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India implements Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks 2026.
Market closing times differ; derivatives extend ten minutes. Read More
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction
Image credit – istock
Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) enabled UPI acceptance on the attraction’s Read More
Amex GBT launches AI-powered business travel booking through Claude integration
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced the Egencia AI connector in Anthropic’s Claude, enabling business travellers and enterprise AI agents to search, book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel bookings di Read More
Amrit Bhawan launches week-long wellness programme in Haridwar
Amrit Bhawan, a heritage riverside retreat in Haridwar, has announced A Week of Wellness by the Ganga, a curated wellness programme scheduled from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Read More
Magnicity unveils reimagined Euromast to boost Rotterdam’s appeal for international travellers
Magnicity has unveiled the newly renovated Euromast in Rotterdam, introducing a refreshed visitor experience that combines immersive attractions, upgraded hospitality and panoramic views of the Dutch city. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line upgrades Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem with new guest experiences
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled a series of new onboard enhancements for Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, introducing upgraded wellness facilities, new adults-only spaces and additional guest amenities across both ships. Read More
Parliament panel to meet social media platforms over online safety, privacy
Parliament panel summons social media platforms at 4 pm
NEW DELHI: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology will meet representatives of major social media platforms, including Meta, X, Snapc Read More
Bankipur BY-Election Result 2026: Key Contests in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat Under Focus
The spotlight is on three crucial Assembly bypolls as counting of votes begins for constituencies in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. Read More
Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Today: Congress Finalises 20 Ministers After Kharge-Rahul Meet
The long-awaited expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet is scheduled to take place on Monday after the Congress leadership finalised the list of ministers. Read More
Breaking News: Pappu Yadav Attack Sparks Fiery TV Clash Over Sanatan, Security and Free Expression
A televised political debate intensified following the alleged attack on MP Pappu Yadav, shifting the focus from the security incident to a broader ideological confrontation over Sanatan traditions, political symbolism, and democratic freedoms. Read More
Breaking News: Pappu Yadav Alleges Knife Attack During Press Meet as Chaos Erupts, Suspect Detained
A dramatic confrontation unfolded during a press conference held by Indian MP Pappu Yadav, where he alleged that an unidentified man entered the premises with the intent to attack him using a knife. Read More
Jennifer Lopez recreates Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’ music video in Venice
Jennifer Lopez recreates ‘Like a Virgin’ in Venice. (Image Credits: Instagram)
Jennifer Lopez honoured the Queen of Pop in her new video from Venice, channelling her inner Madonna. Read More
Farhan Akhtar opts out of ‘Lalkaara’; Sidhant comes on board for Aamir’s sports drama
Farhan Akhtar opts out of ‘Lalkaara’; Sidhant Gupta comes on board for Aamir Khan’s sports drama – Reports
A major casting update has emerged from ‘Lalkaara’, the upcoming sports drama that reunite Read More
Ramayana: Ramlila Body demands special screening before release
Shri Ramlila Mahasangh has demanded a special pre-release screening of Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’, calling his portrayal of Lord Ram “weak” and flagging Lanka’s depiction as concerning. Read More
Who is Jason Sanjay?
Picture Credit: X
Young and upcoming filmmaker Jason Sanjay who is the son of superstar and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Vijay is gearing up for the release of his directorial debut. Read More
Salman Khan reveals 16 KG weight-loss for next film- WATCH
Bollywood superstar, Salman Khan, whose noticeably leaner appearance has been making the headlines and has been subject of discussion on social media in recent weeks, has now revealed just how much weight he has shed while preparing fo Read More
India Manufacturing PMI Slips To 53.5 In July, But Export Demand Keeps Factories Growing
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s manufacturing expanded in July, driven by strong export demand.
Supply chains eased, increasing production and finished goods inventories. Read More
Could Petrol And Diesel Prices Stay Stable? OPEC+’s Latest Decision Offers A Clue
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
OPEC+ raised output for September, completing 2023 voluntary cuts.
India expects lower import costs, easing pressure on its economy. Read More
RBI MPC Starts Today: Will The Central Bank Hold Repo Rate At 5.25%?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India’s economy resilient; industry expects stable rates for growth. Read More
Share Markets Pin Hopes On US-Iran Dialogue, Sensex About 550 Points Up, Nifty Over 24,550
Indian equity benchmarks opened the week on a strong note on Monday, supported by easing crude oil prices and optimism surrounding fresh diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran. Read More
Stock Market Timings Change From August 3: Here’s What Investors Need To Know
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India implements Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks 2026.
Market closing times differ; derivatives extend ten minutes. Read More
UPI now accepted for online Burj Khalifa bookings before Indians arrive in Dubai; first for UAE attraction
Image credit – istock
Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to book tickets online for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) enabled UPI acceptance on the attraction’s Read More
Amex GBT launches AI-powered business travel booking through Claude integration
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced the Egencia AI connector in Anthropic’s Claude, enabling business travellers and enterprise AI agents to search, book and manage policy-compliant air and hotel bookings di Read More
Amrit Bhawan launches week-long wellness programme in Haridwar
Amrit Bhawan, a heritage riverside retreat in Haridwar, has announced A Week of Wellness by the Ganga, a curated wellness programme scheduled from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Read More
Magnicity unveils reimagined Euromast to boost Rotterdam’s appeal for international travellers
Magnicity has unveiled the newly renovated Euromast in Rotterdam, introducing a refreshed visitor experience that combines immersive attractions, upgraded hospitality and panoramic views of the Dutch city. Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line upgrades Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem with new guest experiences
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled a series of new onboard enhancements for Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, introducing upgraded wellness facilities, new adults-only spaces and additional guest amenities across both ships. Read More
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Raji Doshi, 12, designed an algae system to reduce ocean acidity; now eyes $25,000 science prize
Raji Doshi (Image Credit: Young Scientist Lab)
A 12-year-old student from Connecticut is drawing attention for tackling one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges with an innovative science project. Read More
Meet the General Grant Tree: The world’s second-largest tree that became America’s only living National Shrine
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Most people who have heard of giant sequoias can usually name one tree: the General Sherman Tree. Read More
Pacific trend raised US Southwest wildfire area 22%, cut Australia’s 19%
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A long-term shift in the tropical Pacific Ocean has played contrasting roles in wildfire activity on opposite sides of the world, amplifying fire-prone conditions in the southwestern United States Read More
Scientists solve the 100-year-old mystery behind why avocado flowers change sex over two days
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For more than a century, avocado growers have known that not all avocado trees flower in the same way. Read More
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